Roman Feast

As a conclusion to our Ancient Rome unit, students will participate in our Roman Feast. There are several ways to earn credit for this assignment.

  • Food, Beverages, Paper Products
  • Live Entertainment
  • Dress Like a Roman

Food - Bring in a delicious dish including an ingredient from this list of popular Roman foods. You can make or bring in anything as long as it includes a food from the list.

Please try to make it appetizing so others will want to try it.

Other

Bread

Biscuits

Cereal

Grapes

Pears

Plums

Apples

Peaches

Almonds

Pistachios

Walnuts

Sausage

Bacon

Dates

Figs

Olives

Honey

Cheese

Eggs

Fish

Chicken

Beef

Or – Research a Roman recipe and try it at home! (Extra-Credit)

As a modern alternative, you can bring in your favorite Italian dish. Examples:

  • Pizza
  • Pasta
  • Meatballs
  • Garlic knots
  • Cannoli
  • Antipasto
  • Bruschetta
  • Calzones
  • Ravioli

Beverages – Water, apple cider and milk were commonly consumed by the Romans, but you can bring in soda, cider or juice. No wine!

Paper Goods – Paper plates, cups, napkins, and forks are always necessary!

Clothing and Accessories

  • Toga and laurel
  • Roman armor

(see me for directions)

Live entertainment

  • Roman Rap Song
  • Roman “nursery rhyme”
  • Roman-themed jokes
  • Play an instrument
  • Sing a ‘Christ’mas carol
  • Write a Roman haiku
  • Perform a skit

Live entertainment (more info)

  • Write and recite a Roman rap song about life in the Roman ‘hood.
  • Write and recite a Roman song to the tune of a nursery rhyme.
  • Sing a Christmas carol that refers to the birth of Jesus.
  • Create a haiku about something you learned in this unit.

-A haiku is a poem that consists of only 17 syllables.

-It does not usually rhyme.

First line- 5 syllables

Second line- 7 syllables

Third line- 5 syllables

  • Write a script and perform a skit recreating history.

Skit ideas

- Romulus and Remus

- Punic Wars/Hannibal

- the assassination of Julius Caesar

- the Roman army

- a trip to the bathhouse

- Roman school days

- a day at the circus

- Festivals or feasts

- Jesus and the Christians

- Constantine converts

- Fall of Rome

- Make up your own idea!

  • Remember, the feast is planned for Friday, October 30th .
  • Please include serving spoons if needed to serve your dish.
  • You may stop by my room before homeroom to drop off any food items.
  • All Tupperware, bowls, plates, utensils must be brought home the day of the feast. Remember to stop by to pick up your things before you leave for the day.